State Secretaries of State: Guardians of the Democratic ProcessRoutledge, 01.04.2016 - 170 Seiten Nearly a decade after the 2000 Presidential elections invited a firestorm of questions about the sanctity of our democratic process, there continues to be a heightened interest in the role of state-wide elections officials, typically the state's Secretary of State - this book looks into their pivotal role in the promotion of a healthy democracy. Much past interest has resulted in overly critical coverage of election errors, ignoring the tireless efforts that ensure the American citizens benefit from a democratic, inclusive and accountable election process. Through a series of case studies, anecdotes, and interviews with current and recent secretaries, State Secretaries of State author Jocelyn Benson readdresses this balance by providing the first in-depth study of the Secretary's role in registering voters, enforcing voting laws and regulations, overseeing elections, and certifying results. As such, it represents a much-needed contribution to the study of US elections, both in practice and in law. |
Inhalt
1 The Preeminent Role of the State Secretary of State in Election Administration | 1 |
2 The Secretary and the Political Party | 19 |
3 The Secretary and Congressional Oversight | 37 |
4 The Secretary as Voter Advocate | 53 |
5 The Secretary as Voter Educator | 67 |
6 The Secretary as Election Reformer | 81 |
7 The Secretary and Voter Accessibility | 91 |
8 The Secretary as Voter Protector | 103 |
9 The Secretary as Enforcer | 115 |
Recounts and Initiatives | 127 |
Conclusion Secretaries and Voters as the Guardians of Democracy | 143 |
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